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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Hyundai will release a new car for 3500 dollars

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Hyundai Motor Co is about to start production of new low-cost car in India, according to "Reuters". The machine cost approximately in 3500 dollars will be competing with supercheap Tata Nano, whose sales should begin later this year. The emergence of new models planned for the year 2011-2012. Representatives of the Indian branch of Hyundai said that they have no immediate plans to defeat the Nano. The company wants to create a car smaller than that produced now Hyundai Santro. The main buyers of the new model must be residents of India and China, with the prospect of other markets. Development of the car will be in factories Hyundai in Korea, as well as in the Indian cities of Hyderabad and Chennai. Hyundai is the second largest automaker in India after the group Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. In addition to selling vehicles in the domestic market, the Korean company exported from India, more than 100,000 vehicles in 2007. This year, Hyundai plans to increase exports by half.

Painting a car with his hands

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Mazda - car, loving care and comfortable service. This directly applies to the painting. And who, if not favorite car owner will be able to do it at the highest level? Of course, do not forget about the general rules and some schemes, preferably during the painting of the car at home to avoid further confusion and make beautiful mazda into a monster. First: Before you start any action on the painting, you need to wash the car, and once again to clarify - it really necessary to paint or you can leave everything as is. Washing, of course, is their own hands and simultaneously check pillar, bottom and other details on the need for repair. If any item requires intervention or change, then the painting should be postponed. Second. Necessary to prepare the body. Using screwdrivers, pliers and other essential tools necessary to untwist and remove all the body parts (locks, gaskets, moldings and other) that should not be painted. After this time-consuming occupation's turn to clean the body from corrosion. If, however, found a hole from rust - then there will only welding. Next, the third stage - a primer. It is a corrosion-resistant coating and is divided into three stages. The first phase - phosphate metal. The second stage - the primer used for alignment, thereby smoothing the microscopic defects and the surface prepared for varnishing. The third stage - gives presentation covering. Now the surface is ready to spray enamel. And thus - the fourth step of directly applying the enamel. Should pay attention to the options for paints: - simple, single layer - double layer - Metallic and pearl, which will look at this sleek and modern cars, such as mazda, very succinctly. For painting at home is better to use acrylic based paint, since it does not require high temperatures during drying. And this is important because, for quality painting requires three layers of paint that should not be dry for a long time. And last, the fifth stage - finishing. After the surface has dried, it needs polishing. After polishing acrylic lacquer is applied and the surface is dried again. Following this, at first glance is not complicated, but actually quite tedious and requires more time steps, you can upgrade mazda and a positive result for a long time to be proud of the results of their labor, because manual work is always a special price.

How to Remove the Door Trim on a 1990 300E Mercedes Benz

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1. Warm up the heat gun by turning it on and letting it stand for a few minutes.
2. Run it back and forth over the trim but not touching it. Just enough to soften up the adhesive backing.
3. Set a cloth under the beginning part of the trim and slide the trim removal tool along the cloth and up under the trim to pry it up.
4. Work the removal tool and the cloth along the entire length of each piece of trim to pry it off the vehicle. Do this carefully if you wish to reuse the trim because it can crack or chip easily.
5. Pull the trim gently away from the vehicle door and set it aside.

The Location of the Fuel Relay on a Mercedes

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1. Ensure that the Mercedes-Benz engine is turned off.
2. Examine the rear compartment area on the passengers side of the trunk area.
3. Unscrew the bolts of the trim panel with a socket wrench. Lift the panel off and set the component aside. The fuel pump relay will be mounted in the fenderwell, identifiable as a black rectangular block similar in appearance to a wall cell phone charger.

Mazda6 Coupe Mazda considering a 6 Coupe

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Although the presses are still warm from the all-new Mazda6, muses the manufacturer been back on the future possibilities of its flagship. A Coupe seems the Japanese have some!

We have not even had a chance to the new Mazda6 sedan on its merits if there is already talk of future models. First of all, there are the Sports Break in Paris will make its appearance, but what we have surprised some statements of chief designer Akira Tamatani.

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He sees a future where namely the Mazda6 coupe also on the market. An additional sporty version would be good for the image of the Japanese manufacturer and a unique form for the 6; this was indeed never as two-or three-door. The powertrain will likely be inspired by the 6 MPS we already two generations ago in the pricelists saw stand. It had 260 hp at his disposal and divided this power to all four wheels. They are of course all still dreams of the future, but a sporty coupe with the dynamic look of the new 6 seems a great idea!

How to Recharge a Mercedes Benz Auto Air Conditioner

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1. Open your hood and locate the high and low pressure ports of your air conditioning system. These ports are located on two pipes that are attached to your condenser and are marked with an "H" or an "L" on their caps to identify which is which (high and low, respectively).
2. Remove the cap on the low side and connect the blue gauge to the port. You can remove the cap by unscrewing it by hand, then screwing the blue hose onto the port.
3. Remove the cap on the high side and connect the red gauge to the port. You can remove the cap by unscrewing it by hand, the screwing the red hose onto the port.
4. Record the PSI readings on the gauges and compare them to the recommended PSI ratings for your AC system in your owners manual.
5. Connect a refrigerant can to the yellow hose on your AC gauges and allow it to charge the system. Continue filling until the blue gauge reaches the same PSI as recommended in the owners manual.
6. Disconnect the refrigerant can, then remove the red hose, and finally disconnect the blue hose.
7. Screw the caps back onto the high and low ports.

How to Install a 1992 BMW 325 I Heater Control Valve

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. The BMW 325 battery is located in the trunk. Let the vehicle cool off for at least 30 minutes prior to beginning procedure.
2. Remove the two screws mounting the air box assembly on the right side of the engine bay. Removing the air box assembly will allow you easier access to the heater control valve. Remove the clamps connecting the air intake hose and set the box and hose aside
3. Disconnect the electrical module from the base of the valve. Use the flat-head screwdriver to remove the clamps holding the upper and lower valve hose. Make note of their position; the upper and lower hoses cannot be swapped during installation. Clamp off the hoses to minimize leakage and prevent contaminants from entering the system.
4. Use the torx screwdriver to remove the three screws mounting the heater control valve, and then remove the valve.
5. Place the new valve in its spot and attach the screws to mount it. Remove the clamps and reconnect the upper and lower hose to the proper location on the valve. Replace the electrical connection to the valve and reinstall the air box assembly.

How to Find a Mercedes

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1. Talk with people you know who have purchased a Mercedes-Benz. Any friends, family members, co-workers or neighbors who have a Mercedes-Benz may be able to help steer you to a reputable dealer.
2. Utilize the Mercedes-Benz dealer locator online. You can enter something like locate Mercedes-Benz dealer in a search engine on your home computer, or find the Mercedes-Benz website and hover your mouse over the Find a Dealer option in the menu bar. Type your zip code into the search box and click Find.
3. Scroll through the list of Mercedes Benz dealers near you to find the closest one. You can change the search radius by increasing or decreasing the mileage in the drop-down menu. You can click on dealership names for more information such as additional contact information, hours of operation and a link to the dealers local website.
4. Consider checking with the Better Business Bureau to determine if any Mercedes-Benz dealers in your area have dramatically more complaints registered with BBB than other dealers in the area. Substantially higher rates of complaint might be reason to view certain dealers warily. A complaint or two, or possibly even a handful, is probably not enough to discourage you, considering that auto dealers in general are not entirely viewed with a great deal of goodwill by the American consumer base.

How to Remove the Mirror From a Mercedes Benz 450

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1. Park the car in a sunny spot. Try to park the car in an area where the internal temperature of the car reaches above 75 degrees. If you are working in the winter, you can use a small heat gun or hair dryer to warm the adhesive that holds the mirror in place. Allow the Mercedes to sit in the sun for at least two hours.
2. Locate the area where the mirror attaches to the button glued to the windshield. A small screw holds the mirror on this button. Unscrew the screw and set it aside.
3. Remove any electronic wires attached to the mirror by pulling the wires gently with pliers. These wires control the thermometer inside the mirror, the auto dim feature and sometimes a heating mechanism. Your mirror may have some or all of these features, depending on the features included on your Mercedes 450.
4. Turn the mirror gently clockwise to loosen it from the button on the windshield. Set the mirror down in a safe place where it will not get broken, scratched or sat on.
5. Grasp the sides of the button with a crescent wrench. Gently twist the button in a clockwise direction until the button pops off of the glass surface. If this does not work, insert a razor blade between the glass and the button and apply gentle pressure to pop the button off of the glass.
6. Place a small amount of adhesive remover onto any glue remaining on the surface of the glass. Allow the remover to sit for 10 minutes. Then wipe the residue away with a soft cloth. You can also use the razor blade to scrape away the adhesive.

How to Order a Replacement Key for a BMW

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Find the nearest BMW Authorized Service Center
1. Go to http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/dealer/default.aspx to find your nearest BMW Authorized Service Center.
2. Call the nearest service center to get a price quote for a new key. Tell them you need to replace a lost BMW key.
3. Appear in person at the BMW service center and bring original vehicle title, current vehicle registration, your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), drivers license and payment for the replacement key.

How to Extend a Mercedes Warranty

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1. Call 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES to contact a Mercedes representative. Ask the representative for address information for a Mercedes dealership closest to you.
2. Go to your local Mercedes dealership prior to the expiration of your original warranty.
3. Talk to a sales person about obtaining an extended warranty for your vehicle. Ask the sales person about the cost of all the extended warranty options available to you.
4. Choose among warranty coverage options that extends to 5, 6 or 7 years from the original warrantys start date and up to either 75,000 or 100,000 total miles.

How to Change a BMW Stereo Amp

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1. Disconnect the grounding cable from the BMW battery. The grounding cable connects the negative lead to the chassis of the vehicle. Use a 10 millimeter wrench to loosen the cables clamp. Remove the cable from the lead and rest it away from the negative lead post.
2. Replace the ring terminal (included in the amplifier wiring kit) on the positive lead of the battery and route the new power supply wire into the cabin. Replace the rubber grommet in the opening of the firewall to protect the wiring. Remove the fuse from the ring terminal.
3. Remove the upper dash trim at the center of the dashboard. Pry the panel free at the bottom edge using a trim panel tool. Grab the panel and pull it free. Disconnect the power supply wire connected to the hazard button on the panel.
4. Remove the two screws at the top of the lower trim panel with a Phillips head screwdriver. Pull the lower panel free from the dash. Remove the screws on either side of the stereo deck and pull the stereo from the dash far enough to reach the wire connections in the rear.
5. Pull out the signal cable and turn-on lead from the stereo. Connect the new cables (from the amplifier wiring kit) to the stereo and route them from the deck to the location of the new amp.
6. Remove the old amplifier from the vehicle. Place the new amp into the previous amps location. Connect the power supply cable, the signal cable, the turn-on lead and speaker wires to the new amplifier.
7. Replace the BMW stereo deck into the dash. Screw the two screws into the stereo mounting bracket. Replace the lower trim panel and replace the two screws at the top. Connect the hazard power wire to the upper trim panel and replace it on the dash.
8. Place the negative battery cable onto the negative battery lead. Tighten the clamp with a 10 millimeter wrench. Place the fuse into the fuse holder on the ring terminal.

How to Relpace the Blower Fan in a 1998 Audi A4 Wagon

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1. Open the passenger-side front door. Remove the plastic trim on the side of the dash that rests against the door. The trim is held on with clips and can be pulled off by hand.
2. Open the glove box door. Remove the five 8-mm bolts that fasten the glove box to the dash with a socket wrench. Disconnect the wiring harness for the glove box light. Remove the glove box, noting how the lower rear edge of it clips into place.
3. Locate the blower motor, which is a large, black, round part bolted to the underside of the dash. Disconnect the wires that go to the blower motor. The harness may be behind the motor and difficult to reach.
4. Remove the bolts that hold the blower motor to the dash with a socket wrench. Plug the wiring harness into the new blower motor to ensure that the new blower motor functions properly.
5. Install the new blower motor by bolting it into place in the reverse order that the old motor was removed.
6. Reinstall the glove box. Install the bolts and tighten them. Plug the wires back in to the glove box light. Reinstall the dash side trim.

How to Replace a 240D Hood Ornament

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1. Open the hood by reaching into the grill slot and pulling the hood release toward you.
2. Locate the clip on the inside of the hood that holds the ornament in place.
3. Squeeze the two ends of the clip with your needle-nose pliers so that they come together. As you are squeeze, turn the clips slightly so that it is released from the slot.
4. Pull the bottom part of the clip straight out of the slot. As you do this, the ornament may simply fall off or it might stay balanced on the hood. If it stays connected into the ornament mount, use your hands to pull it straight up and off the hood.
5. Wipe the outside part of your hood with the cloth.
6. Place the ornament part of your hood into the hood mount.
7. Squeeze the clip into the hole where the old ornament clip used to be.
8. Press the ornament into the clip and turn both ends until you hear and feel them lock together.

How to Change the Battery on a 1999 Audi A4

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1. Pop the hood. Peel back the rubber molding located between the firewall and the plastic cowl and lift off the plastic cover. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to disconnect the cowl from the windshield area, then disconnect the remaining bolt in the passenger-side corner of the cowl with the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Lift the cover away from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery with the open-end wrench, then follow suit with the positive terminal. Unbolt the battery tie-down strap using a combination of the ratchet and an open-end wrench and lift the battery out of the engine compartment.
3. Set the replacement battery in the engine compartment, making sure that the terminals are in the same orientation as the original battery. Connect the positive terminal, then the negative terminal with a wrench. Reinstall the battery tie-down..
4. Set the windshield cowl back onto its original location and install it with the Phillips-head screwdriver and the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Set the battery cover over the battery and push the rubber molding back over the end.

How to Troubleshoot a 1995 Audi A6 Quattro

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1. Turn the key in the ignition to get your A6s instrument panel to engage. Look over the dials on the gauges and make sure that you have enough fuel to start the vehicle. If you dont have enough gas, fill the tank up and try to start the car again. If the instrument panel does not light up, you have a problem with your battery.
2. Open the hood with the hood release latch on the driver side under the steering wheel. Raise the hood and lock it in place with the hood rod. Check over the connections to the battery on the left side of the car.
3. Tighten the connections with a pair of pliers. Make sure that you dont have any corrosion on the battery cables. Clean the cables with soda and a wire brush to remove any corrosion.
4. Test the battery with a voltmeter to check its charge. If you have less than 11 volts running on your 12-volt battery, attach a battery charger to the battery terminals.
5. Leave the battery charger on the battery for at least 12 hours to charge the unit. Try to restart your car. If the car does not restart, replace the battery with a new one.
6. Locate the cooling system on the left side of the car if your A6 is overheating. This is labeled as Coolant. Make sure that you have enough coolant in the system. Fill the coolant tank with 50/50 mix of coolant and water until it reaches the fill line on the side of the tank.

How to Clean a 1995 Mercedes Benz S 500 Air Mass Meter MAF

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1. Open the hood of your Mercedes, and remove the negative (-) battery cable with the socket set.
2. Locate the airflow meter. It will be mounted between your Mercedes air filter and intake manifold.
3. Remove the mounting bolts that hold the MAF housing in place with the socket set.
4. Remove the hose clamp that holds the hose in place on the back of the MAF housing, and then pull the hose off.
5. Remove the MAF sensor from its housing by unscrewing the retaining bolts and pulling it free from the main housing.
6. Spray the sensor off thoroughly with the canned air, and wipe the sensor down well with a clean rag.
7. Reverse the steps to put the mass air sensor back in place.

How to Change a 1997 S320 Cabin Filter

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1. Sit in the passenger seat. Unbolt the four bolts that hold the glove box in place around the perimeter of the opening using the 1/4-inch ratchet and socket and pull the glove box out of the dashboard.
2. Locate the cabin filter housing, which is on the right side of the compartment behind the glove box. Pull up the retaining clip at the base of the housing and remove the cover from the cabin filter housing. Pull the cabin filter out of the housing and dispose of it.
3. Install the replacement cabin filter into the housing and reinstall the cover. Reinstall the glove box into the dashboard using the 1/4-inch ratchet and socket.

How to Add Transmission Fluid to a Mercedes

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1. Read your Mercedes owners manual to determine the viscosity of the transmission fluid that you need. Only purchase the type of fluid as recommended in the owners manual. The manual will also indicate if you should add fluid when the vehicle is cold or warm, and where the transmission dipstick is located.
2. Turn the vehicle on, if the owners manual suggests adding fluid when the vehicle is warm. Ensure the vehicle is on an even surface for the best reading result.
3. Open the hood and locate the transmission dipstick. Refer to the owners manual for specific location. Many transmission dipsticks are located at the back of the engine, and they may be labeled.
4. Unscrew the cap, if necessary, and remove the dipstick. Wipe it with a rag or cloth to remove the fluid.
5. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission fluid and then remove it. Hold the stick and look at the fluid level on the stick. The stick will be marked with markings to indicate where the level would be full or low.
6. Place the funnel into the hole and add a small amount of fluid. Wipe the dipstick and insert it back into the hole, then remove it and check the level. Repeat until the dipstick reads at the full level.

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